Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.388382 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
3EFIVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fastenem
Clean/Ins_ Grass Catcher I
1
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
power-e_
Mowe,_)
V'
Check ddve belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I/'
CheckiSha qJen/ReplaceBlade V _a
L®_=Uon Cha. I/ I/
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc Start MowersI V' I/4
Check Engine Oil Level
!
v'
Change Engine Oil I
II_l.l
Clean Air Filter ll/ it
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Rug
Replace Air FittorPaper Cartridge lilifit
1 - Change more ofte_ when operatklg under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sentlce more often when operaing in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Repkv:e bldes mo_e oiten when mow_ in q.md¥ soQ.
4 - Charge 48 houm al end of m,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive lull
value from the wanan_, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.
All I_:liusln'_s in ll'e Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at leest orlce each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for we_. A new spark plug and clean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better
andlastk jer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
/'
/
(_FI. Engine oil
ear
oDor I Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
(_ ENGINE- MAINTENANCE SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirtthat willshorten the life of the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
typelubricant spadng /.
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